Resolution (Virgil Cole and Everett Hitch Series #2)

Spenser rides again

Parker has again written a two main character talky (albeit, expletive loaded)novel that is a fast read. Certainly, big print and wide margins help with speed of the read. Characters are developed well for me(a Parker strength)even though I did not read the predecessor Apaloosa. But, Parker of late is writing the spirit of Spenser/Hawk into each of his books regardless of the character's names. Maybe that's a penalty of writing so many novels about a handful of characters. Years ago he was much broader. His 1994 All Our Yesterday's was quite different and quite well done. Yet, I enjoyed this book and will continue to buy and read all Parker writes.

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A Great read

I got this for fathers day and devoured it - a witty, funny fowl mouthed fast moving book that was just a pleasure to read!

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good story line - love Virgil & Everett!

only thing I didn't like about this series of books was (a) the F-bomb dropped way too much -- it is totally unnecessary to the story and (b) this is not a romance novel so let's drop the explicit sexual descriptive - also not necessary to the story -- other than that - it's a good story!

I won't be buying any more Parker books, because he feels the need to drop the F-bomb in all of them apparently - including the Jesse Stone series - bummer!

Robert B. Parker - Will be missed.

What can I say? Anything that Robert Parker writes you just know will be a total success and a great read. His writing about the Old West not only takes you back to that era but also lets you see that some of the problems they faced are problems that we still face. Good should always triumph over evil - even if the people doing the good are questionable. There is a code among people that they adhere to even if you would not expect it from them. This series about Virgil Cole and Everett Hitch is highly enjoyable and an easy ready. Once you start, you can't put it down.

Resolution - predictable

The book was an extremely easy read and very predictable. I did not read the first book in the Series, but was able to pick up on the characters and their development with ease. The plot as I said was very predictable with no exciting twists or turns. Mr. Parker did a good job in describing the town, surrounding area, and era. I was able to picture in my mind the setting and buildings, etc. A decent read, but not a must read.

I much prefer his Jess Stone or Sunny Randal series.

Laid back story

A good continuation of Appoloosa with a laid back narrative of events mixed with believable western action. If you enjoyed either the book or movie of Appoloosa, you would enjoy this book.

Escapism At Its Best

This was the my first Robert B. Parker book. I enjoyed so much that I bought five more. The author does a great job of describing the dirty, wild and unsettled nature of the "old west". The good guys and bad guys are easy to identify. This is simple, straight forward story that allows the reader to relax for a few hours. The book is a nice break from readig serious historial texts.

One of Robert Parker's finest literary works that stirs an emotion down deep inside which makes you extremely thankful that you could again experience it.

I thought that Appaloosa was excellent but with Resolution coming out, it makes a perfect combination from one of the best authors that I have read. It is a shame that Mr. Parker has passed in that this type of work will no longer be available to future generations. It was an excellent exerience that places you into the minds of the characters and makes you yearn to have been part of the whole plot as it stirs emotions and feelings that have been suppressed far too long. I experienced feelings both from childhood and adulthood that I had not felt for years and I just couldn't put the book down for any period of time.

Easy Reading

If you are a true western fan this may not hold up to your standards....
The story is some what slow through most of the pages until about the last third. Good start and ending. Easy to follow plot and characters.

Typical Robert Parker

If you liked Appoloosa or are a Robert Parker fan you will enjoy this book. Very shallow plot, but fun and clever dialog. Great for the beach or a rainy day.

Cole and Hitch reunited and it feels so right

This is the second book of The Virgil Cole and Everett Hitch Series. I read Appaloosa because the movie looked interesting and I got hooked on the series. I love how easy and laid back these characters can be most of the time but how tough and rough they can be. I have only read one other western, Shane. Virgil and Cole are a lot different but in a refreshing way. There's just something about these two men that is so different and refreshing for good guys. Want to know more, check out the summary.

Another Robert B. Parker winner!

Parker is one of my favorite authors, and I read everything he writes. I love his writing style and really appreciate his sense of humor. Virgil and Hitch are my Old Western Spencer and Hawk. Great characters, quick, engaging writing with lots of chuckles.

The best parts of the old west.

Parker brings these characters to life and humanity.

Men of few words

What a relationship! Our favorite good, bad guys are back having cleaned up Appaloosa. They don't say much because they know each others actions so well. Just short of being 'broke back'.

Easy, light, predictable. Fun and great escape.

Everything you want in a Western

For Parker fans, it's Spencer and Hawk in the ol' West. For Western fans, it's everything you'll want: Stoic heros who say "sir" and "mam" before the shooting starts; Desperate desperadoes; Snake like city-dwelling evil-doers who aren't man enough to settle their own affairs; beautiful ladies in need of saving; and a ending ride into the sunset and further adventures.

Great if you like westerns

Reminds me of Lonesome Dove and the Dead wood series on HBO

Fun Read

Robert B. Parker's books are easy reads...quick and fun. The characters come to life and you like them and can't wait to see what they do next. Very interesting stories and great dialog.

Great

Love this book

Robert B. Parker is one of my favorite authors.

I have read just about every book he has written. This one is just as good as all the rest. They are quick reads. The characters are likeable, even the bad guys.

Good follow-up

This is a good follow-up to Appaloosa....the same charcters with basically the same plot, but good western style. Reallistic like Larry McMurtry, not a glorified hero story.
The long-time friendship and admiration that Everett and Virgil share is evident in their unspoken understanding of each others feelings and thoughts.